Unit 7: Preparing for a NAUI ITC

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Unit 7Preparing for a NAUI ITC

• Preparation and training
• The ITC experience
• The measure of a NAUI Instructor

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Student PerformanceBy the end of the lesson you
will be able to

• State the prerequisites to qualify for entry into
  a NAUI ITC.
  
• Explain the commitment necessary to be successful
  at a NAUI ITC.
  
• State the value of and choose a diving mentor.
• Describe the type of diving, teaching and
  supervisory experience needed to prepare.
  
• State what water skills and performance level
  will be required.
  
• Explain the pre and post ITC knowledge
  requirements are and ways to achieve them.

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Prerequisites for an ITC

• 18 years of age
• Scuba Rescue Diver certification
• Certification or verified competency in CPR and
  First Aid
  
• Currently certified NAUI AI, NAUI DM, or NAUI
  PREP Course graduate within previous 12 months
  
• At least 50 logged dives, varied in environment,
  depth, and activities
  
• Unconditional medical approval within the
  previous 12 months

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Preparation

• Paths to success
• Preparing for success
• Time and commitment
• Mentors

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Preparation (continued)

• Experience
• Diving quantity and quality
• Supervised diving experience
• Experience supervising and teaching

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Preparation (continued)

• Academic knowledge
• NAUI Instructors must know more than they teach.
• NAUI Instructors must be able to tutor in diverse
  subjects.
  
• The ITC will help you develop teaching ability,
  but you must come prepared with the subject
  knowledge.

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Preparation (continued)

• Leadership water skills
• Exceptional water skills are the hallmark of a
  NAUI leader
  
• Category 1 swimming skills
• Category 2 skin diving skills
• Category 3 scuba diving skills

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Preparatory training

• Preliminary training
• NAUI Assistant Instructor, Skin Diving
  Instructor, or Divemaster
  
• Final preparation
• The NAUI Instructor Preparatory (PREP) Course
• There is no better preparation for an ITC
• Diagnostic and prescriptive
• Provides coaching in skills and academics
• Evaluation of personal readiness
• Mandatory for non-NAUI Leaders and recommended
  for all

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The ITC Experience

• Content
• Benefits
• Schedule variations
• Commitment

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The Measure of a NAUI Instructor

• The Loved One concept

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End of Unit 7Preparing for an ITC

• Preparation and training
• The ITC experience
• The measure of a NAUI Instructor

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Student PerformanceBy the end of the lesson you
will be able to

• State the prerequisites to qualify for entry into
  a NAUI ITC.
  
• Explain the commitment necessary to be successful
  at a NAUI ITC.
  
• State the value of and choose a diving mentor.
• Describe the type of diving, teaching and
  supervisory experience needed to prepare.
  
• State what water skills and performance level
  will be required.
  
• Explain the pre and post ITC knowledge
  requirements are and ways to achieve them.